In a message dated 3/13/00 2:23:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, dongowler@xxxx writes: << THINK I REMEMBER SEEING WHAT LOOKED LIKE > METAL PANELS BOLTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE D. IS THAT NORMAL? >> Eric, Were these panels towards the back of the car? Because if they were, you must be talking about the trailing arm shields. They keep road debris out of the rear suspension and brakes. Hope that helps. Later, Nick VIN#1852